grapevine
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[edit] Noun
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grapevine (plural grapevines)
- The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow
- Although many grape vines have geographical names, those rarely reflect their real origin, if known at all
- A rumor
- An informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.
- I heard on the grapevine that Jim will be leaving soon.
[edit] Synonyms
- (informal person-to-person means of circulating information): bush telegraph; jungle telegraph; rumor mill
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[edit] Translations
the plant on which grapes grow
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rumor — see rumor
informal means of circulating gossip
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